It was originally an officer only item, but around 1910 became standard issue for all mounted soldiers. It is trimmed
in natural color leather that will darken with use. Normally, regimental number and company letter are sewn on the back corner in leather. Order numbers and letters separately. click here.

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US Army M1912 Leather Eagle Snap Magazine Pouch for M1911

This is a new reproduction from WHAT PRICE GLORY of the leather magazine pouch adopted in 1912 for use with the M1911 pistol.

This is a new reproduction from WHAT PRICE GLORY of the leather garrison belt adopted by the US Army around 1904, during the conversion from black to suset leather. The garrison belt was worn with very few changes until 1942. This belt could be worn with a variety of accessories for either
mounted or dismounted duties.

This is a reproduction of the first lanyard issued by the US Army. Originally intended for the .38 revolver, it was also used on the M1909 .45 revolver, and on the M1911 .45 automatic until replaced in 1917.

In 1916 the Army modified the olive drab wool shirt with the addition of pocket flaps. This is the shirt that served American soldiers through the Mexican campaign and WWI, and was not replaced until 1937.